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Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Chicago Cosmetic dentist

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Recent answer posted by Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Q: Is there a structure to taking out Invisalign aligners?

A:

Often it is easier to ease one side off then the other, depending on if the teeth are crowded more on one side than the other. Also, if you have attachments on the some of the teeth, these areas will be more retentive and harder to remove. It is not unusual that especially at the start of treatment, it's a little more challenging to remove the aligners.  It's a combination of the tightness of the trays and also the dexterity that removing and replacing the aligners requires. Keep up with it!  It should get easier every time. 

EducationUndergraduate:
BA, Tufts University, Cum laude, 1989

Dental School:
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Magna cum laude, 1993
Aesthetic medicine experience 16 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
Medical or professional licenseIL
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LocationChicago Smile Spa
2704 N Halsted
Chicago, IL View map

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